The rules allow for a certain degree of 'localization' . So, no blanket GA are Bullet and French are Blade in the NYW and a reversal in the WSS. More of - the majority of each side follows the accepted pattern and an agreed proportion of each can be the opposite ie:
NYW French mainly Blade but an agreed minority are Bullet - reflecting individual colonels' tactical preferences.

Answer for you Mick - the Gardes, are what you make them,

"If you think you can, or if you think you can't, you are probably right"